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- (8:00 - 9:00am, Alumni College Center Bldg)
First Plenary Session (9:00am - 10:15am,
Dining Room)
Opening
· Call to order
· Pledge of Allegiance, Patriotic Song, Invocation
Topics:
* Sow the Seeds of Love - District Governor Don will introduce
the main themes, goals and objectives for 2002-2003. There will be a
strong emphasis on individual club responsibilities for Foundation Goals,
Membership and Club Objectives.
* Eradicate Polio Campaign - Through its' efforts, Rotary International
is
on the verge of eliminating one of the most horrible diseases facing
the
world... polio. District Chair, PDG Ed Paparella explains the activities
of the next three years in order to eliminate polio. Find out how your
club members can participate in the world wide humanitarian effort.
* Rotary's 100th Anniversary - In 2005, we will be 100 years old!
District Chair Marlene Brown will discuss the planned activities for
the next three years, including your club's Anniversary Project. This
is the time to start planning... Marlene will be going over many different
ideas that you can easily adopt for your club.
* R. I. Presidential Visit - It has been nearly 20 years since a
"current" R.I. President has been to our District. On November
12, 2002, thanks to the efforts of Rome Rotarian Don Schlueter, President
Bhichai Rattakul will be in Rome. Don will fill us in on the details
and roles that still need to be performed.
* Gift of Life / Gift of Vision - PDG
Mike Occhipinti and Jim Gascon,
respective committee chairs, will update the Assembly participants on
these
two very worthy Rotary projects. What an excellent opportunity of clubs
and Rotarians to view, first hand, the miracle of Rotary.
10:15 - 10:30
a.m. -- Break
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10:30 - 11:15a.m. Breakout Sessions #1:
Session I
(Select one from list)
· President Elects Training - Incoming
Presidents will be able to continue their PETS training and have opportunities
to share ideas and goals with their peers. What an excellent chance
to develop club and individual strategies in order to support the District
and R.I. efforts. In addition, we will share and discuss the very important
aspects of the District Leadership Plan, including the "Planning
Guide for Effective Clubs" and the Club Visit by the Assistant
Governors.
· Youth Exchange
- Our District Youth Exchange Committee will show you
how to continue the strong efforts of our district, around the world.
They will cover the role of the club as well as members at large. This
is an excellent opportunity for your club Y.E. Chair and committee to
be brought up to date on the program for 2002-2003. This unique and
distinctive program is one of the best ever sponsored by Rotary!
· The
Rotary Foundation / Eradicate Polio Campaign - This is a
great session for your Foundation Chairs and club members. PDG Ed will
be covering the world-wide efforts to eradicate polio by 2005. What
a great club project for 2002-2003! Learn about the role you can play,
right in your own home town.
· Secretary's
Training - A well informed and Knowledgeable Club Secretary
is essential to the health of an effective Rotary Club. Due to the changes
in RI processes and procedures , this will be an excellent chance for
new secretaries, as well as continuing ones to be brought up to date.
Share ideas...discuss problem areas...focus on effective clubs...prevent
delays...all of these lead to a mkore efficient flow of information.
· Vocational
Service - This is one of the favorite target
areas for R.I. President Bhichai Rattakul in 2002-2003. To conduct your
professional lives in accordance with the basic Rotary principles is
the responsibility of all members. We will discuss the role of the classification
process in promoting diversity in your club, as well as sharing ideas
for membership and growth by using the classification system.
11:15a.m. - 12:00 noon Breakout Sessions #2:
Session
II (Select
one from list)
· Presidents Elect Training (con't)
- In this session we will focus on club development and growth, developing
district leaders and meeting the obligations and responsibilities of
being a President in 2002-2003.
· Membership Recruitment / Development / Retention
- Rotary makes things possible, but, Rotarians make things happen! Membership
for the sake of numbers is not what we need. We need dedicated Rotarians
who want to make their local community as well as their global world
the best it can be for now and the future. Listen to how we will be
enacting the "Global Quest" campaign for 2002-2003...begin
to plan for your Rotary Individual Quest (I.Q.)...share ideas about
growth and development. We guarantee at least one new idea for membership
growth through this session.
· The Rotary Foundation / Eradicate Polio Campaign
- This will be a repeat session from the first break-out time slot.
Due to the importance of the Eradicate Polio Campaign, we will give
all of the Assembly participants an opportunity to listen, discuss and
share ideas.
· Literacy Projects in District #7150 - Now
is the time for your club to get involved in a Literacy project, right
in your community. Our District Literacy Committee has received National
acclaim in the Rotary World. Come listen to how they got started...what
they have accomplished by working through clubs and how you can get
involved in a variety of hands on programs.
· Treasurer's Training - This
will be a perfect forum for continuing Treasurer's and newly elected
ones to share ideas and concerns with the District staff. Unfortunately,
R.I. has suffered through some difficult times, especially in the Humanitarian
program areas of the Foundation. Come meet with District staff to hear
about handling pledges for the Eradicate Polio Campaign and ways to
help meet our financial reporting
12:00-2:00PM - Lunch
and Second Plenary Session
Topics:
· Report on 2001-2002 - Governor Bruce will
provide us with an update on areas such as Rotary's Global Quest and
Foundation Giving. Hear about the newest club in District 7150 and progress
being made on at least 2 others. This will be a great ways for District
Rotarians to recognize the efforts of DG Bruce and his 2001-2002 team.
· Group Study Exchange Program - DGE Don and
Committee Chair Sadieann Spear (GUS) will review the GSE schedule for
2002-2003 with District 3500 of Northwest Taiwan. In addition, we will
be completing the unfulfilled out bound portion of DG Bruce's GSE to
The Philippines. This is an outstanding way for Rotarians to have an
international experience...right in their club! We are also looking
for a Rotarian Team Leader and Non-Rotarian Team Members. Applications
and information will be availabile!
· 4 Avenues of Service - We will feature very
relevant, "inside" glimpses of how Rotary Clubs focus on the
four avenues of service. We will have representation from all size clubs
as well!
· District Conference / 2002-2003 - "Relive
America's Past...Shape Rotary's Future". This presentation will
feature the District Conference to be held at Sturbridge, Ma. , October
18-20, 2002. This will be our first ever conference in Sturbridge. We
will feature tours of the Restored Village, a District Golf Tourney,
an optional trip to Boston and a Saturday night dinner in a restored
1830's Tavern inside the restored village. Join us for some great Rotary
fellowship featuring our GSE team from Taiwan, a number of our District
Youth Exchange Students and Rotarians and families from across Central
New York. Hear more about the "Eradicate Polio Campaign",
find out how your club can plan some outstanding 100th Anniversary events
and hear about the last minute details to honor our President, Bhichai
Rattakul who will be visiting Rome on November 12.
· Final Announcements
Adjourn (2:00 p.m.)
See you at Mohawk Valley Community
College on Saturday, May 18, 2002!
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Memorandum April 11, 2002
To: District #7150:
Rotary Club Presidents, 2001-2002
Rotary Club Presidents, 2002-2003
Rotary Club Secretaries
From: Don Reese, DGE
Re: District Assembly, 2002
On May 18, 2002, the annual District Assembly will be held at Mohawk
Valley Community College in Utica, NY. Registration will begin at 8:00
a.m. with the first plenary session scheduled for 9:00 a.m. We will
conclude the day at 2:00 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch is included
in the program cost.
The District Assembly is one of the major training
seminars hosted by the District. It is an excellent opportunity for
Club Officers, Directors and Members to expand their knowledge of existing
Rotary programs and become familiar with new and continuing programs
for 2002-2003. For example, we will be discussing the upcoming visit
of R.I. President Bhichai Rattakul to the District on November 12, 2002.
The Assembly is also an excellent chance to hear updates on 2001-2002
goals and objectives.
In order to coordinate numbers, I have enclosed
the District Assembly registration form. The fee is $20 in advance or
$25 at the door, per person. (The form is also available on the district
website.) Please return one copy of the registration form per club,
with your check for $20 per person. Checks should be made out to District
#7150. Please mail the check and forms to Don Reese, DGE, Mohawk Valley
Community College, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
The district website does have a more detailed agenda on display.
Thanks for you help…see you on May 18th.
- Don
Don't
Forget
Changing
of Guard: June 20, Rusty Rail, Canastota 6 p.m.
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